"Reclaiming recess: Learning the language of persuasion" by Meg L. Gebhard

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Reclaiming recess: Learning the language of persuasion

Language Arts (2007)

Meg L. Gebhard, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Ruth Harman
Wendy Seger

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Abstract

Using a case study approach, the authors describe how a teacher used the tools of systemic functional linguistics (SFL) to teach her fifth grade English Language Learners how to use academic language to challenge school policies regarding recess. In reflecting on these data, we discuss the potential of SFL to support teachers in responding to current school reforms.

Keywords

L2 literacy; English language learners; Teachers professional development; Critical discourse analysis; Genre-based pedagogy

Disciplines

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education and
Teacher Education and Professional Development

Publication Date

2007

Citation Information

Meg L. Gebhard, Ruth Harman and Wendy Seger. "Reclaiming recess: Learning the language of persuasion" Language Arts Vol. 84 Iss. 5 (2007)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/meg_gebhard/9/